Helping Sensitive Dogs Feel Safe and Confident
Making behaviour easier to understand through emotional safety, trust, and welfare-led support.
Meet Cherene
Canine Behaviour & Welfare Educator
I help owners better understand sensitive dogs through behaviour support, welfare-led education, and practical guidance rooted in safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing.
My work combines professional experience, a passion for psychology and behaviour, and the lessons learned from living alongside my own sensitive dog, Heidi.
The Steady Paws Approach
The Steady Paws Approach is built on a simple belief:
Lasting behaviour change begins with emotional safety.
Before we focus on training goals, we first consider:
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Safety
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Trust
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Predictability
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Recovery
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Communication.
When dogs feel safe and understood, confidence can begin to grow.
New Book Available
The Steady Paws Approach:
Supporting Sensitive Dogs and the People Who Love Them
A practical and compassionate guide to understanding behaviour, building confidence, and supporting sensitive dogs through safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing.